Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market, By Product Type, By Application, By Geography

Description

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market is estimated to be valued at USD 10.43 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 16.12 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.42% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 10.43 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	6.42%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 16.12 Bn

The global aromatic hydrocarbon market represents a fundamental pillar of the petrochemical industry, encompassing a diverse range of chemical compounds characterized by their distinctive ring structures and unique molecule ar properties.

Aromatic hydrocarbons, including benzene, toluene, xylene, styrene, and ethylbenzene, serve as essential building blocks for numerous industrial applications spanning plastics manufacturing, synthetic rubber production, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Market Dynamics

The global aromatic hydrocarbon market operates within a complex ecosystem of drivers, restraints, and opportunities that collectively shape its trajectory and growth potential. Primary market drivers include robust demand from downstream industries such as plastics and polymers manufacturing, where aromatic hydrocarbons serve as essential raw materials for producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene, and other high-volume plastics used in packaging, automotive, and consumer goods sectors.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global aromatic hydrocarbon market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global aromatic hydrocarbon market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include ExxonMobil Chemical, BASF SE, Royal Dutch Shell, TotalEnergies, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Repsol S.A., LyondellBasell Industries, SABIC, INEOS Group, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Formosa Plastics Corporation, LG Chem, PTT Global Chemical, Eastman Chemical Company, and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global aromatic hydrocarbon market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global aromatic hydrocarbon market

Market Segmentation

Product Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Benzene
- Toluene
- Xylene
- Naphthalene
- Others
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Chemical Production
- Solvents
- Fuel Additives
- Plastics
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- ExxonMobil Chemical
- BASF SE
- Royal Dutch Shell
- TotalEnergies
- Chevron Phillips Chemical
- Repsol S.A.
- LyondellBasell Industries
- SABIC
- INEOS Group
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- Formosa Plastics Corporation
- LG Chem
- PTT Global Chemical
- Eastman Chemical Company
- China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)

Product Code: CMI8510

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market, By Product Type
- Global Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market, By Application
- Global Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market, By Region

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends

4. Global Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Benzene
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Toluene
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Xylene
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Naphthalene
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

5. Global Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Chemical Production
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Solvents
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Fuel Additives
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Plastics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

6. Global Aromatic Hydrocarbon Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Regional Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa

7. Competitive Landscape

ExxonMobil Chemical
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
BASF SE
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Royal Dutch Shell
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
TotalEnergies
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Chevron Phillips Chemical
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Repsol S.A.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
LyondellBasell Industries
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
SABIC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
INEOS Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Formosa Plastics Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
LG Chem
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
PTT Global Chemical
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Eastman Chemical Company
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies

8. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

9. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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